Richard Whitney

1888–1974 (age 86)

Financier

Biography

Richard Whitney served as president of the New York Stock Exchange during a crucial time in the nation's financial history, guiding markets with a firm belief in discipline and service. Born in 1888, he was long respected for his knowledge of American finance and his efforts to stabilize exchanges for investors of all backgrounds.

Those who knew him later recall his determination to rebuild and contribute quietly after facing personal trials, and many continue to honor the seriousness with which he approached every responsibility, a complex legacy now remembered at St. Bernard's Cemetery.

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